Free & Cheap KC Parks Halloween & Fall Events

The Kansas City Parks Department is working overtime to provide Kansas City with family-friendly Halloween fun that doesn’t frighten a budget. 

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These fun and spooky activities are FREE or cheap and take place at various parks and recreation locations in Kansas City, MO.

Some activities are sponsored by the KC Parks and Recreation Department while others are held in conjunction with other organizations. Read details and follow links for more information on each local Halloween event.

Howl-O-Ween at Waggin’ Trail Dog Park

October 8, 2022
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Waggin’ Trail Dog Park – North Kansas City, MO
Admission: $5

Dogs can participate in Halloween fun at Waggin’ Trail Dog Park at NE 32nd and Swift in North Kansas City. Activities include raffle, photo opps, dog-focused vendors, a costume contest and more. 

A $5 or item donation gets each dog a trick-or-treat bag. 

Items that can be donated include: Dog/Cat Treats, Blankets, Towels, Laundry Detergent/dryer Sheets, Kleenx, Dish Rags, Dog/Cat Toys, Paper Towels, Dawn Dish Soap, Bleach, Dishwasher Detergent and Disinfecting Wipes.

See our post for more dog-friendly Halloween fun in Kansas City.

KC Parks & Rec Trunk or Treat

October 16, 2022
4 to 6 p.m.
Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.
Admission: FREE

This is a drive-thru trunk or treat event where a variety of Halloween goodies are handed out. For more information, call 816-513-8960

Tony Aguirre Trunk or Treat

October 27, 2022
5 to 7 p.m.
Tony Aguirre Community Center, 2050 W Pennway St., Kansas City, MO.
Admission: FREE

Music, vendors and candy are featured at this event teamed up with Tony Aguirre and Westport Roanoke Community Center trunk or treat event.

For more information, call 816-513-8530.

KC Parks & Rec Trunk or Treat

October 28, 2022
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO.
Admission: FREE

Kids under age 18 can join this FREE trunk-or-treat event. For more information, call 816-513-0632.

Spooky Skate

October 29, 2022
2 – 4 p.m.
Line Creek Community Center, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO
Admission: $8 per person; FREE to those in costume

Wear a costume and get FREE admission to the annual Spooky Skate on October 29. Goodie bags are given to the first 75 kids (ages 3-13) registered.

Skate rental is $2. 

For information, call 816-513-0760.

Pumpkins & Ponies

October 29, 2022
Noon – 4 p.m.
Little Blue Valley Park, E. 75th  Kansas City, MO
Admission: FREE

Fall-themed activities are offered for the entire family at Pumpkins and Peonies. Enjoy pony rides, wagon hay rides, a petting zoo, food and more. 

Whether you want sweet or spooky, we’ve got plenty of Kansas City Halloween events and activities listed in our posts. Be sure to check them out: 

Kansas City Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours

Halloween Movies Showing in Kansas City

Kansas City Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Hayrides

Dog-Friendly Halloween Events in Kansas City

Kansas City Halloween Parades, Parties & Other Happenings for Kids

Free and Cheap Kansas City Halloween Parties and Events for Adults

Free and Cheap Trick-or-Treating in Kansas City

Day-by-Day Calendar of Kansas City Halloween Fun

Kids Halloween Carnival

Saturday, October 30
1 – 3 p.m.
Hillcrest Community Center, 10401 Hillcrest Rd., KCMO
FREE

Carnival games, candy, prizes, photo booth and more are set up for kids up to sixth grade. Adults must accompany all kids.

For more information, call 816-513-8560.

Halloween Walktober

Sunday, October 31, 2021
1 – 3 p.m.
Union Cemetery, 227 E. 28th Terrace, KCMO
Free – Registration is Requested

How about a walk in a cemetery on Halloween! This is a festive afternoon event especially for families. Wear a costume and collect treats as you walk around the peaceful and historic setting of Union Cemetery. Established in 1857, Union Cemetery was located between Westport and the town of Kansas and used by both towns, becoming a “union” between the two.  

For more information, call 816-513-7527.